'Shattered' Chelsea star Drogba says Africa Cup of Nations must go on

Show must go on: Drogba appeared for Ivory Coast against Burkina Faso on MondayChelsea striker Didier Drogba maintains the African Nations Cup must continue, even though the machine gun attack on the Togo team bus has left everyone 'shattered'.Togo's Prime Minister Gilbert Houngbo has denied the country want to re-enter the tournament in Angola, having pulled out after three members of the group were left dead last Friday.Concerns have been raised over the safety of the team's remaining, many of whom have top European stars in their squad. But Drogba remained defiant and appeared in the Ivory Coast's opening rubber against Burkina Faso on Monday.He said: 'We are ready, but the events of Friday have left us shattered. I have spoken with (Togo and Manchester City striker) Emmanuel Adebayor and it was a difficult situation for them.'We have to show solidarity with them, though, and support the decision they have taken.'We are all sad to see them leave the biggest competition for African players, but that is life.' Togo are returning home from the Africa Cup of Nations, says captain Emmanuel AdebayorMartin Samuel: Rape and murder are rife. to guarantee safety was deceitfulIvory Coast 0 Burkina Faso 0: Elephants blow cold as Champions League stars fail to breakdown plucky minnowsALL THE CHELSEA FC

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